I brake for text messaging

It’s not just cell phone-impaired drivers you need to be concerned about. The latest road distraction, according to this article: text messaging.
Seems more and more drivers are attempting to type messages, send e-mails and manipulate BlackBerrys while hurtling down the roads.
I passed a young woman the other day who appeared to be text messaging while driving on Douglas: She kept looking down rapidly at something held in her lap.
Frightening.
Posted by Randy Scholfield

7 Comments

  1. JWink
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 6:14 am | Permalink

    The time has come to make talking on cell phones while driving against the law — just like drinking while driving. Its very dangerous as I notice every day.

  2. CF
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 7:51 am | Permalink

    JWink,

    CF seconds that. In a big way.

  3. gster
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 7:52 am | Permalink

    I ride a motorcycle, so maybe I’m more aware from a defensive driving standpoint, but I’m amazed daily at the stupid antics of drivers on cell phones. I’ve had the hell scared out me many times by people that have no awareness of their actions while behind the wheel.

    Cell phones need to be somehow made illegal to use while operating a motor vehicle.

  4. Tony
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 9:44 am | Permalink

    I talk ALOT on my phone while I drive. I find it one of the few places i can actually hold a conversation and not be interrupted by someone walking in or wanting to talk to me.

    So, i admit, i talk a lot while i drive. BUT, about six months ago i bought a Blue-tooth headset to work with my phone. It think its great! I keep my hands on the wheel and i can more easily pay attention to the road and the conversation. (oh and yes, i can do both.)

    i think the state should make talking on your cell phone WITHOUT a headset illegal. Also, text messaging or browsing the web unless your stopped. (i was browsing the results on my phone last night while heading home).

  5. Julie
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 11:36 am | Permalink

    I agree w/ Tony. If you’re on the phone then you must be on a handsfree setup (headset/bluetooth). Like Tony the car is one of the few places I can return or make calls and not be interupted.

  6. hmmm ....
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 11:37 am | Permalink

    I would make an exception for 911 calls from a hand-held.

  7. MS.MYSTERIOUS
    Posted November 8, 2006 at 9:57 pm | Permalink

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